{"product_id":"castello-di-neive-barbaresco-riserva-santo-stefano-2013-750ml","title":"Castello di Neive - Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduction area\/appellation: Albesani DOCG\u003cbr\u003eVineyard name: Santo Stefano\u003cbr\u003eVineyard size: 16.7\u003cbr\u003eSoil composition: Calcareous\u003cbr\u003eTraining method: Guyot\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 825 feet\u003cbr\u003eVines\/acre: 1,400\u003cbr\u003eYield\/acre: 2.9 tons\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Southern \/ Southwestern\u003cbr\u003eYear vineyard planted: 1963; 1970; 1971; 2001\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time: September\u003cbr\u003eFirst vintage of this wine: 1971\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 6,000\u003cbr\u003eAverage Wine Age: 50\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eLength of alcoholic fermentation: 12 days\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 82 °F\u003cbr\u003eMaceration technique: Pumpovers and Aeration\u003cbr\u003eLength of maceration: 12 days\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation: Yes\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: Barrels and Stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eSize of aging container: 35 HL\u003cbr\u003eAge of aging container: 10 years +\u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French oak: Allier\u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 4 years\u003cbr\u003eLength of bottle aging: 1 year\u003cbr\u003eTotal SO2: 105 mg\/L\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.45\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 1 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 5.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eDry extract: 26 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eCastello di Neive Santo Stefano Barbaresco Riserva\u003cbr\u003e2018\u003cbr\u003eW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes that are destined for this ultra-premium wine come from the highly-respected Santo\u003cbr\u003eStefano vineyard which is known to make some of Piemonte’s finest Nebbiolo wines. As with\u003cbr\u003ethe other Castello di Neive Barbarescos, this wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, but the\u003cbr\u003egrapes used to make this wine represent the finest selection of grapes, picked at optimum\u003cbr\u003eripeness. These grapes are pressed and the resulting wine is allowed to age in wooden barrels\u003cbr\u003efor 4 years to soften the wine’s tannins and add a layer of spicy complexity to the wine’s\u003cbr\u003eopulent floral aromas.\u003cbr\u003eT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003eMedium garnet in color with reddish-brown reflections, intense aromas of black cherries, dried\u003cbr\u003eroses, licorice, and potpourri pour out of the glass. The aging regime on this wine has made the\u003cbr\u003etannins velvety without taking away from the wine’s age worthiness.\u003cbr\u003eF O O D P A I R I N G\u003cbr\u003ePairs well with elegant dishes such as perfectly-grilled steaks with red wine sauces, slow-braised\u003cbr\u003ebeef with pearl onions, and roasted lamb shanks.\u003cbr\u003eV I N E Y A R D \u0026amp; P R O D U C T I O N I N F O\u003cbr\u003eW I N E M A K I N G \u0026amp; A G I N G\u003cbr\u003eA N A LY T I C A L D A TA\u003cbr\u003eP R O D U C E R P R O F I L E\u003cbr\u003eEstate owned by: Italo Stupino\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Claudio Roggero\u003cbr\u003eTotal acreage under vine: 65\u003cbr\u003eEstate founded: 1964\u003cbr\u003eWinery production: 6,000 Bottles\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Piemonte\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello di Neive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43104086294752,"sku":"101743","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/castello-di-neive-barbaresco-riserva-santo-stefano_1.jpg?v=1663883748","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/castello-di-neive-barbaresco-riserva-santo-stefano-2013-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}